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Location

Centro, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Known for its intense nightlife, Lapa is among the most sought after neighborhoods. Every week, hundreds of tourists and locals invade the streets in search of fun, food and music - to listen and to dance. The bohemian district is a permanent party, a kind of Rio amusement park. Arcos da Lapa Popularly known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct was built to carry water from the Carioca River to the city center; and was the most important engineering work of the colonial period. Currently, the trams that connect the downtown Rio Santa Teresa pass over the arches, where you see all the Lapa and the city center. The Arches are the symbol of Lapa, and one of the symbols of Rio de Janeiro. Selarón Steps Famous staircase of Lapa, covered with colorful tiles by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. The work is in progress for over twenty years. The staircase that connects the Rua Joaquim Silva to the Santa Teresa neighborhood, is actually the stairs of the Convent of Santa Teresa. But Selarón work is so striking that few remember it. Street Lavradio Strolling in Lavradio street is stroll through Old River. With its ancient and well-preserved houses, the street is a beauty. In fact, the street specializes in antiques - is known for its many antique shops. Monthly, Lavradio Street hosts the Fair Old River when its sidewalks are made of colors, crafts, furniture and curios. At night, the street is a party: with many venues, bars and restaurants, has music and movement throughout. Night life At night, the Lapa turns. When comes the end of the day, its streets are taken by crowds seeking joy, movement and music in different venues, nightclubs and bars around the neighborhood. Flying Circus Welcoming those who come to Lapa, the canvas of the Flying Circus receives great shows of national and international music as well as expanding some of the most significant pop movements in the country. Rio Scenarium Mix of antique and show house, Rio Scenarium delights for your decor. The townhouse brings together a large collection of antique furniture and objects for a total of more than ten thousand pieces that provide the perfect setting to watch a good show of Brazilian music. Casting Progress The Foundry Progress works in a huge house from the nineteenth century, as a space for concerts and movements related to the performing arts, as well as several cultural workshops. Lapa 40 The Lapa 40 has space for concerts and dance, taproom and pool in one house. With three floors and with over 20 pool tables, the house became reference gaff, and every weekend presents concerts and dance lessons. Cecilia Meireles room Located opposite the Largo da Lapa, Cecilia Meireles Room is one of the best places for classical music in Rio de Janeiro. Since 1965, when it first opened, the house presents concerts of the highest quality shows, with the best artists - both domestic and foreign. And also makes room for the popular Brazilian music